Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
4B99AA
RGB
75, 153, 170
HSL
191, 39%, 48%
HSB
191, 56%, 67%
CMYK
56, 10, 0, 33
LAB
59, -21, -17
LCH
59, 27, 218
OKLCH
0.64, 0.08, 214
XYZ
22, 27, 42
LUV
59, -33, -21
HWB
191, 29%, 33%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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